Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 4m
Activity Dormant
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast, host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.

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S1E24 What Does a Memoir Book Proposal Look Like? | Episode 24

Feb 17, 2026 5m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What does a memoir book proposal look like?” Memoir proposals are nonfiction proposals. There’s also a genre…

S1E23 How Much Detail Should My Book Proposal Include? | Episode 23

Feb 10, 2026 5m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How much detail should my book proposal include?” While it’s easy to assume that more information will make a…

S1E22 What Role Does Networking Play in the Book Proposal Process? | Episode 22

Feb 03, 2026 4m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What role does networking play in the book proposal process?” When people hear the word networking, they often…

S1E21 How Does Public Speaking Strengthen My Book Proposal? | Episode 21

Jan 27, 2026 4m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How does public speaking strengthen my book proposal?”  If you’re working on a nonfiction book proposal, public…

S1E20 How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book? | Episode 20

Jan 20, 2026 3m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How much does it cost to publish a book?”  In traditional publishing, the answer is, “nothing.” You don’t pay a…

S1E19 When Should I Gather Media for My Book Proposal? | Episode 19

Jan 13, 2026 4m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “When should I gather media for my book proposal?” The short answer is: yesterday. As soon as you start working on…

S1E18 How Do I Restart a Stalled Book Proposal? | Episode 18

Jan 06, 2026 4m

On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I restart a stalled book proposal?” Whether your proposal got set aside after a break, was deprioritized…

S1E17 Should I Submit My Book Proposal in December? | Episode 17

Dec 02, 2025 3m

On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Should I submit my book proposal in December?” The short answer is no. That's also the long answer. Unless you get…

S1E16 What Do I Put in My Author Bio? | Episode 16

Nov 25, 2025 4m

On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What do I put in my author bio?” You need three versions of your bio for your book proposal. Two or three lines in…

How Do I Format My Book Proposal? | Episode 15

Nov 18, 2025 4m

On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I format my book proposal?” One of the keys to writing a saleable book proposal is you need to make it as…

S1E14 How Do I Know If I Am Ready to Write My Book Proposal? | Episode 14

Nov 11, 2025 4m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I know if I am ready to write my book proposal?” You can actually get started on your proposal at any time.…

S1E13 What’s the Most Important Part of the Book Proposal? | Episode 13

Nov 04, 2025 4m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What’s the most important part of the book proposal?” Although every element of your book proposal is essential,…

How Does the Book Submission Process Work? | Episode 12

Oct 28, 2025 6m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How does the book submission process work?” As you might expect, Debra says it all starts with writing a…

S1E11 What is an Author Platform? | Episode 11

Oct 21, 2025 5m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What is an author platform?” Your author platform is everywhere you show up on and offline. This includes your…

S1E10 How Do I Decide What Book to Write? | Episode 10

Oct 14, 2025 5m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I decide what book to write?” Some professionals, whether they're a writer - and/or entrepreneur,…

S1E9 How Do I Find Time to Write My Book? | Episode 9

Oct 07, 2025 5m

On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I fit writing my book into my already busy life?” At the early stages, even before writing your book - or…

Why Publish Traditionally? | Episode 8

Sep 30, 2025 5m

On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Why publish traditionally?”  If you are using your book to establish yourself as the authority you are, if you…

S1E7 How Do I Find the Right Publisher? | Episode 7

Sep 16, 2025 8m

On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I choose which publisher to send my proposal to?”  There are different ways to go about finding the right…

S1E6 What’s the Difference Between a Pitch and a Book Proposal? | Episode 6

Sep 09, 2025 4m

On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What’s the difference between a pitch and a book proposal?” A pitch is a brief summary of your book - and it is…

Do I Need to Write the Whole Book to Get a Deal? | Episode 5

Sep 02, 2025 4m

On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Do I need to write the whole book to get a deal?” If you are looking to publish traditionally, in most cases, the…

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